Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Albany, GA (2026)

Albany, Georgia has 8 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $2,026 to $17,836 per year for indexed programs. Albany has a population of about 67,939. Median household income is $45,201 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany, GA metro area, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $103,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Paralegal Schools to Albany

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer paralegal programs near Albany, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Albany city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Albany. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, GA 51.2 miles from Albany BOC Score 50.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,293
Avg net price $813/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 72.8 miles from Albany BOC Score 49.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,361
Avg net price $10,945/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA 73.1 miles from Albany BOC Score 46.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,848
Avg net price $7,052/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, GA 78.3 miles from Albany BOC Score 47.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,238
Avg net price $4,001/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, GA 108.8 miles from Albany BOC Score 53.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,214
Avg net price $-126/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA 116.1 miles from Albany BOC Score 54.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,104
Avg net price $5,661/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 117.7 miles from Albany BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,257
Avg net price $16,923/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 139.5 miles from Albany BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,179
Avg net price $8,365/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia paralegal page.


Paralegal Wages Near Albany

Albany is part of the Albany, GA metro area (BLS area code 10500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant$49,210Albany, GA$56,112
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,380Albany, GA$50,604
Lawyer$103,510Albany, GA$118,027

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Albany at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population67,939Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,201Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Albany, GA?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Albany. The closest is Albany State University in Albany, GA (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Enterprise State Community College (99.8 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying paralegal roles near Albany?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles near Albany are: Lawyer ($103,510), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($49,210), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($44,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Tifton instead of Albany?

Tifton, GA is 39.4 miles from Albany and has its own set of local paralegal programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Albany an affordable place to study paralegal?

Albany’s median household income of $45,201 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albany while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Albany

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Albany:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.